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Molecular investigation of the mechanical properties of single actin filaments based on vibration analyses

Tong LiSchool of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, QLD 4001, Australia
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Y.T. GuSchool of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, QLD 4001, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Adekunle OloyedeSchool of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, QLD 4001, Australia
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Prasad K.D.V. YarlagaddaSchool of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, QLD 4001, Australia
Pages 616-622 | Received 09 May 2012, Accepted 21 Jun 2012, Published online: 16 Jul 2012

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